Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles at Cincinnati Open

Serena and Venus Williams made their highly anticipated return to professional doubles competition at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first time playing together in four years. The reunion follows a previous delay caused by a knee injury sustained by Serena earlier this year.

Competing in the WTA 1000 tournament, the Williams sisters faced Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in the first round. The match resulted in a loss for the Williams duo with a score of 6-2, 1-6, 1-0 (8). Despite the defeat, which concluded with a double fault by Venus, both players expressed satisfaction with the experience.

Venus Williams noted the emotional significance of the match, stating, “It was fun, it was special. It was really great to be able to [play together].” The sisters emphasized the importance of the reunion and the opportunity to share the court again after their long hiatus.